Psychiatric nursing: defense mechanisms, therapeutic communication techniques, and major disorder presentations.
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- What is projection as a defense mechanism?
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Attributing one's own unacceptable thoughts or feelings to another person- What is rationalization?
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Creating logical-sounding but false explanations for one's own behavior or choices- Define denial as a defense mechanism.
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Refusing to acknowledge a painful, threatening, or conflicting reality- What is displacement?
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Transferring emotions from the original object or person to a safer substitute target- What is sublimation?
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Channeling unacceptable impulses or emotions into socially acceptable activities- What is regression as a defense mechanism?
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Returning to an earlier stage of psychosocial development when stressed or threatened- Define repression.
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Unconsciously pushing threatening memories or impulses into the unconscious mind- What is intellectualization?
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Using logic, analysis, and abstract thinking to avoid experiencing and discussing emotions- What is active listening in nursing?
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Fully focusing on the client, observing verbal and nonverbal cues, and reflecting back without interruption- What are open-ended questions in therapeutic communication?
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Questions that cannot be answered with yes or no, encouraging the client to elaborate and express thoughts- What is reflection in therapeutic communication?
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Restating the emotional content of what the client expressed to demonstrate understanding and empathy- What is summarization in nursing communication?
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Briefly reviewing the key points of a conversation to clarify and ensure mutual understanding- What is validation in therapeutic communication?
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Acknowledging that the client's feelings, concerns, or experiences are understandable or reasonable- What is therapeutic confrontation?
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Gently pointing out a discrepancy between what the client says and does to promote insight and awareness- What is the therapeutic use of silence?
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Allowing comfortable pauses in conversation to give the client time to think, process, and respond without pressure
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